196Identity card

196 Identity card (1) The Regulatory Authority must issue to each authorised officer an identity card in the form prescribed by the national regulations. (2) The identity card must identify the authorised officer as an authorised officer authorised by the Regulatory Authority under this Law. Sch. s. 196(3) amended by Nos 43/2022 s. 86(1), 53/2025 s. 47(1). (3) An authorised officer must— (a) carry the identity card whenever the officer is exercising his or her functions under this Law; and (b) show the identity card— (i) before exercising a power of entry under this Law; and (ii) at any time during the exercise of a power under this Law when asked to do so. (4) An authorised officer who fails to comply with subsection (3)(b) in relation to the exercise of a power ceases to be authorised to exercise the power in relation to the matter. Sch. s. 196(5) amended by Nos 43/2022 s. 86(2), 53/2025 s. 47(2). (5) An authorised officer must return his or her identity card to the Regulatory Authority on ceasing to be authorised as an authorised officer for the purposes of this Law. Division 2—Powers of entry